Research MCP Server

Research workspace for Zotero + Obsidian + NotebookLM. Search, ingest, sync, verify briefs.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Research MCP Server?

Research workspace for Zotero + Obsidian + NotebookLM. Search, ingest, sync, verify briefs.

What it actually does

For a real research-hub vault with Zotero / Obsidian / NotebookLM integration, pick the install path matching your stack in § Start Here.

  • Zotero stores citations, metadata, and PDFs
  • Obsidian stores notes, links, and synthesis
  • NotebookLM turns source bundles into AI-readable briefs

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Research MCP Server

{ "mcpServers": { "research-hub": { "command": "research-hub", "args": ["serve"] } } }

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
ZOTERO_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
ZOTERO_LIBRARY_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
TAVILY_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
BRAVE_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Research to CLI.”
  • “Use Research to Dashboard.”
  • “Use Research to Goal.”

Frequently asked questions

Research workspace for Zotero + Obsidian + NotebookLM. Search, ingest, sync, verify briefs. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.